Northern Berks Regional Police Commission Meeting April 14, 2014 7:00 PM
Present Commissioner Claude Beaver - Maidencreek Township, Diane Hollenbach – Maidencreek Alternate, Commissioner Gary Hadden - Ontelaunee Township,Glen Moyer - Leesport Borough, Charles Berger – Leesport Alternate, Chief Scott Eaken, Ruth Manmiller-Secretary, and Solicitor Whitney Rahman.
Guest Ronald Mohl, Sandra Weiser-Pascavage, Dorothea Angelis, Vincent Rush III
Claude Beaver opened the April 14, 2014 Northern Berks Regional Police Commission Meeting at 7:00 PM in the Ontelaunee Township Meeting Room.
PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
FOR THE RECORD
This meeting is being audio recorded by the NBRPD Commission and audio/video recorded by the NBRPD Association.
MINUTES – March 10, 2014 Commission Meeting
Glen Moyer made a motion, seconded by Gary Hadden, to approve the March 10, 2014 Commission meeting minutes. All Commissioners voted, “Aye.” Motion carried.
TREASURER’S REPORT
Ruth Manmiller presented the March 2014 Treasurer’s Report that included the fund balances,
year to date budget report, and documentation of all transactions and payment of bills.
Gary Hadden made motion, seconded by Glen Moyer, to approve theMarch 2014 Treasurer’s Report. All Commissioners voted, “Aye.” Motion carried.
CHIEF’S REPORT
The Chief read the March 2014 Activity Report and commented on the following;
Investigation continues on credit card fraud – Ontelaunee Twp. & Leesport Borough
Aggressive Driving periodically conducted on various state roads in our jurisdiction
Speed Enforcement conducted on all roads throughout each municipality on a continued basis
Registration/Inspection blitz conducted on Rt 222/Tamarack Blvd./Genesis Drive intersection
Reminder to all residents to lock your vehicles, due to a rise in vehicles break-ins
All pet owners need to keep their pets under control
CORRESPONDENCE
None
BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR
None
OLD BUSINESS
Claude Beaver asked if there wasany action to be taken this evening in regards to the 2014 Budget.
2014 Budget
Glen Moyer proposed Option 2 -2014 Budget without the new officer ($41,500.00). This would bring the total 2014 Budget to $2,079,217.14, keep$100,000.00 in the Vist Money Market Account, returnremaining funds to the municipalities per their percentages and agree to the DCED Study.
Glen Moyer made a motion, seconded by Gary Hadden to move forward with the DCED Study. All Commissioners voted, “Aye.” Motion carried.
Glen Moyer made a motion, seconded by Gary Hadden to approve an amended Option 2, 2014 Budget of $2,079,217.14. All Commissioners voted, “Aye.” Motion carried.
Glen Moyer made a motion, seconded by Gary Hadden to return $164,173.69 remaining funds to the municipalities per their percentages. All Commissioners voted, “Aye.” Motion carried
Diane Hollenbach questioned, now that the Commission is operating with a 2014 budget; What would each municipality owe since the monthly contribution has changed? Each municipality would owe four months back pay.
The Commission agreed that the amount owed would be deducted from the reimbursement that each municipality would receive.
Maidencreek Township requested payment by check
Ontelaunee Township requested payment by check
Leesport Borough will have their reimbursement funds deducted from their monthly contributions
The Chief reminded the Commission of their 7/8/2013 approval to purchase additional ammo, ballistic shields, entry tools, and a traffic counter. Thus far the ammo and ballistic shields have not been purchased and requested an additional $9048.00 remain in the budget to purchase these items.
The Chief also reminded the Commission that if the department would have had all officers working,
the 2013 ending balance would have been different, possibly short of funds. We have not realized the true cost of 12 hour shiftsdue to officers’ injuries and/or illnesses.
Glen Moyer made a motion, seconded by Gary Hadden to review the Vist Money Market Account fund each year in March. All Commissioners voted, “Aye.” Motion carried
NEW BUSINESS
None
EXECUTIVE SESSION - 7:35 -
Personnel Issues – No action to be taken
Glen Moyer made a motion, seconded by Gary Hadden to adjourn the meeting at 7:35 PM.
Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Ruth M. Manmiller
NBRPD Secretary
CC: MaidencreekTownship Board of Supervisors
OntelauneeTownship Board of Supervisors
Leesport Borough Council
Diane Hollenbach, MaidencreekTownship Secretary
Nicole Schwenk, OntelauneeTownship Secretary
Sandra Weiser, Leesport Borough Secretary
S. Whitney Rahman, Blakinger, Byler & Thomas, P.C.
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